Principal Software Engineer
Location: Remote
Compensation: Hourly
Reviewed: Thu, Oct 08, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days
Job Summary
To elevate the systems that power trusted decision-making, the full-time remote Principal Software Engineer will define platform standards, lead complex cross-domain initiatives, and shape the future of analytics and data infrastructure.
Key responsibilities
- Architect and improve orchestration, monitoring, and data reliability systems
- Define modeling, semantic layer, and governance standards across teams
- Lead cross-functional initiatives to modernize and future-proof the data platform
Required qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Analytics Engineering, or Backend Software Engineering
- Expert SQL skills and strong proficiency in Python or similar languages
- Deep experience with Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, or similar warehouses
- Hands-on experience with dbt and orchestration tools like Airflow or Dagster
- Experience implementing secure data access patterns in regulated environments
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